Delivery · Fuel pumpOct 15, 2020 · NHTSA 20V639000 · General Motors Llc · 2,781 vehicles 2020 Buick Enclave
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, Cadillac XT6, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel pump's jet nozzle may have a plastic burr remaining from the manufacturing process, possibly causing a blocked nozzle and an insufficient fuel supply to the engine.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Insufficient fuel supply can result in an engine stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module. The recall began November 16, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202314760.
Delivery · Fuel pumpMay 31, 2018 · NHTSA 18V358000 · General Motors Llc · 895 vehicles 2016 Buick Envision, 2017 Buick Envision, 2018 Buick LaCrosse
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
Delivery · Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsAug 11, 2016 · NHTSA 16V595000 · General Motors Llc · 189 vehicles 2016 Buick Verano
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Buick Verano vehicles manufactured February 16, 2016, to May 12, 2016, equipped with a 2.0 liter turbocharged engine. The engine fuel line assembly may be misrouted, allowing the fuel line to contact the surface of the engine.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the fuel line contacts the engine, the fuel line may wear, resulting in a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line assembly, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 54180.
Fuel systemApr 30, 2014 · NHTSA 14V223000 · General Motors Llc · 51,640 vehicles 2014 Buick Enclave
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured March 26, 2013, through August 15, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the engine control module (ECM) software may cause the fuel gauge to read inaccurately.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM to correct the fuel gauge reading, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14007.
StorageAug 8, 2007 · NHTSA 07V349000 · General Motors Corp. · 20,594 vehicles 2002 Buick Rendezvous, 2003 Buick Rendezvous, 2004 Buick Rendezvous
On certain vehicles, variations in the manufacturing process or exposure to high ambient temperatures may lead to fracture of the fuel tank inlet check valve (icv).
Risk and remedy
Risk: A fracture may allow fuel vapors to pass through and allow droplets of fuel to accumulate on the side of the fuel tank. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall will be mailed in two phases with the first phase beginning on december 4, 2007. The second phase will be mailed on december 13, 2007. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. The vehicle population includes buick rendezvous and pontiac aztek vehicle built in may 2003; chevrolet venture and pontiac Montana vehicles built from june through august 2002; and all vehicles registered in Nevada, Arizona, virgin islands, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii.
StorageOct 31, 2006 · NHTSA 06V419000 · General Motors Corp. · 1,602 vehicles 2007 Buick LaCrosse
On certain vehicles, the fuel tank is missing the adhesive layer that bonds the barrier layer to the outer shell of the fuel tank.
Risk and remedy
Risk: With this condition, fuel and/or fuel vapors could seep out between the layers, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the serial number on the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank if necessary. The recall began on november 13, 2006. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
DeliveryFeb 24, 2004 · NHTSA 04V090000 · General Motors Corp. · 910,873 vehicles 1998 Buick LeSabre, 1999 Buick LeSabre, 2000 Buick LeSabre, 1998 Buick Park Avenue, 1999 Buick Park Avenue, 2000 Buick Park Avenue
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (l36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. A leak can allow fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line. If the engine does not start when cranked, the fuel from the leaking regulator and a mistimed spark can cause a backfire.
Risk and remedy
Risk: The backfire can rupture the intake manifold. The rupture of the intake manifold can displace a fuel line, pulling an injector out of place, and causing a fuel leak and possible fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install new fuel pressure regulators with improved diaphragms. The recall will be conducted in phased mailings. Phase 1 began on june 30, 2004, and phase 2 began on september 30, 2004. Owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
StorageNov 10, 2003 · NHTSA 03V454000 · General Motors Corp. · 79 vehicles 2004 Buick Rendezvous
On certain passenger vehicles, a weld between the fuel tank inlet check valve and the fuel tank can fail.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If these parts separate, the driver may notice an odor of fuel, the service engine soon or check engine light may illuminate, and/or fuel may leak onto the ground. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the serial number of the fuel tank to see if it is on the list of affected tanks. If the serial number matches, the fuel tank will be replaced. Owner notification began november 4, 2003. Owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Storage · Tank assembly · Filler pipe and capJun 16, 2000 · NHTSA 00V160000 · General Motors Corp. · 248 vehicles 2000 Buick Century, 2000 Buick Regal
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The clamp that secures the flexible fuel fill hose to the metal fill tube may be loose and could separate.
Risk and remedy
Risk: This could cause fuel leakage exceeding the permissible amount.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel hose fill neck clamp and, if necessary, reposition and tighten the clamp.
Storage · Tank assemblyOct 30, 1996 · NHTSA 96V212000 · General Motors Corp. · 245 vehicles 1997 Buick Skylark
During assembly of the left rear quarter panel, some welds were missed. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
Risk and remedy
Risk: In the event of a rear end collision, the vehicle sheet metal structure will not perform as designed causing unexpected damage to the fuel tank or fuel lines, resulting in fuel leakage. If this is a fuel leak and an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for the missing welds and, if necessary, place three whelds between the involved panels applying primer, sealer and anti-corrosion materials.
Fuel injection systemJul 1, 1996 · NHTSA 96V116000 · General Motors Corp. · 275,811 vehicles 1996 Buick LeSabre, 1997 Buick LeSabre, 1996 Buick Park Avenue, 1996 Buick Regal, 1996 Buick Riviera
A backfire during engine starting can cause breakage of the upper intake manifold.
Risk and remedy
Risk: This condition can cause a no-start condition and possibly an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module programming. Until the campaign repair is made, the vehicle hood should be shut whenever starting the vehicle to reduce the chance of personal injury.
Storage · Tank assembly · MountingOct 25, 1994 · NHTSA 94V210000 · General Motors Corp. · 130,581 vehicles 1994 Buick Roadmaster
The fuel tank attachment strap fasteners were not properly tightened. The fasteners can completely detach, eventually allowing the fuel tank to sag and the bottom of the tank to strike the roadway.
Risk and remedy
Risk: This can result in a fuel tank leak and fire if the leaking fuel is exposed to a source of ignition.
Remedy: Dealers will retighten the fuel tank strap fasteners.
Storage · Tank assemblyJul 1, 1994 · NHTSA 94V122000 · General Motors Corp. · 1,681 vehicles 1994 Buick Skylark
These vehicles were constructed with welds in the rear compartment pan assembly that are not sufficient to comply with the requirements pertaining to fuel tank leakage in the event of a rear impact collision. The fuel tank assemblies do not comply with FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
Risk and remedy
Risk: This can result in an increased risk of a vehicle fire in the event of a rear impact collision.
Remedy: Dealer will install rivets adjacent to the locations where the suspect welds are located.
Delivery · Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsSep 3, 1993 · NHTSA 93V145000 · General Motors Corp. · 11,432 vehicles 1991 Buick Regal
The fuel feed hose can pull out of the crimped coupling at the engine end of the hose assembly, causing fuel leakage.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the coupling were to separate and an ignition sourceis present, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Remedy: Install a new fuel feed hose.
Storage · Tank assembly · Filler pipe and capJul 17, 1992 · NHTSA 92V106000 · General Motors Corp. · 20 vehicles 1992 Buick Skylark
The vehicles were assembled with an incorrect suspension upper spring seat at the right-rear position. If the vehicle is involved in a rear impact accident, the right-hand rear wheel house flange could sever the fuel tank filler pipe and spill fuel.
Risk and remedy
Risk: These vehicles are not in compliance with FMVSS 301,fuel system integrity. Spilled fuel in a low speed accident can result in afire.
Remedy: Inspect and replace incorrect upper spring seat with the correct part.
Delivery · Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsJun 15, 1990 · NHTSA 90V119000 · General Motors Corp. · 3,202 vehicles 1990 Buick Skylark
Improperly torqued connections of front fuel feed and return hoses to fuel pipes at the body rail could loosen and leak fuel into the underhood area.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Fuel leaks in the presence of an ignition source, couldresult in an underhood fire.
Remedy: Properly torque the front fuel feed and return hoses at the body rail lines to prevent fuel leakage.